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1 Balloon Fish Balloon fish are known for their unique shape. They can vary from tan to light brown with dark brown blotches all over their body. You can identify them by a characteristic brown patch above and below their eye. They live near coral reefs, muddy and sandy areas. They eat sea urchins, crabs and snails. Did you know they can expand their body 3 times the normal size? Papiamento - Djindja Banded Butterfly Fish 2 Butterfly fish have a discus shaped body. They can be identified by two wide black mid-body stripes. They can be found near coral reefs. These fishes feed on worms, plankton and are also know to clean other fish for their food. Papiamento - Makamba Marinir Did you know there are over 113 species of butterfly fish? 3 Bar Jack You can recognize a bar jack by a bright blue and black stripe that runs along its dorsal fin and onto its lower tail. Bar jacks can be found alone or in groups near coral reefs. They are known to feed on shrimps and small fish. Did you know they can change from sliver to black when eating? Papiamento - Yaru Barred Hamlet 4 Barred hamlets can be identified by the six brown bars across their body. You can find them near coral reefs. They spend most of their time hunting on shrimp, crabs and fishes Papiamento - Kakubol Did you know barred hamlets only live in the Caribbean? 5 Blackbar Soldier Fish The blackbar soldier fish has a red to silvery color with a dark red bar behind the head area. They are usually seen at night above corals. During the day they hide between corals and caves. They feed on shrimps and crabs. Did you know they’re famous for making grunting sounds? Papiamento - Wowi Boyo Black Durgon 6 Black Durgon Black Durgon is a green-black color fish with purple overtones. They can be identified by blue lines that run along the base of their fins. They can be found around sea grass and corals. They feed on algae. Did you know they change colors based on their surroundings? Papiamento - Doro 7 Blue Chromis The blue Chromis can be identified by its brilliant blue color. You can also notice them by their rear fins ending in a sharp point. They feed on algae and fish eggs that fail to hatch. You can find them near corals reefs. Did you know they can detect movements in the oceans currents? Papiamento - Stelchi Blauw Bluehead 8 The Bluehead can be distinguished by their blue head, followed by two dark bars separated by a white bar. They form large schools near coral reefs. Did you know they are important, because they clean other fish? Papiamento - Pepchi Blauw 9 Blue Parrot Fish Parrot fish owe their name to the shape of their mouth. Instead of teeth they have two beaks like plates just like parrots. They can be from powder light to deep blue color. They use their beaks to scrape algae from corals reefs. You can hear them scrape and break the algae while snorkeling. Papiamento - Gutu Blauw Blue Striped Grunt 10 You can recognize a blue stripe grunt by the blue horizontal stripes over their yellow-gold body. They got their name by the grunting sound they make by grinding their teeth. They live near sea grass bed and corals. Papiamento - Korko Blue Tang Fish 11 The term tang refers to the sharp spines on each side of their tails. They can be identified by their blue to deep purple bodies. They form larger groups near coral reefs. They feed on algae that grow on coral reefs. Did you know blue tangs change color as they mature? Papiamento - Kleinfeshi Blauw Coral Crab 12 The coral crab is one of the most beautiful crabs in Aruba. They have a pale to brick red color with scarlet spots and lines of small white spots. They can be found on coral reefs or on rocks near the shore. Coral crabs help maintain of a healthy ecosystem. Papiamento - Cangrew 13 Cushion Sea Star Cushion sea stars have a unique shape. Young sea stars can be olive green and later change to brown or orange. They have short spines that form a net like pattern. You can find them near sandy bottoms. Papiamento - Strea Di Lama Did you know sea stars are not always shaped in a star? Four Eye Butterfly Fish 14 Four eye butterfly fishes are common in Aruba. They can be recognized by their silver-gray body with numerous dark thin lines from the mid-body. On the rear base of their tail they have a black spot ringed in white. You can find them near coral reefs. They feed on worms, crabs and insects. Did you know predators think the black spot on their tail is an eye? Papiamento - Makamba 15 French Angel Fish You can recognize a French angel fish by its disk shaped body. They’re black with bright yellow rims on their scales. They can be found around shallow water near coral reefs. They feed on sponges and algae. Did you know the French angel fish can live up to 15 years? Papiamento - Sheu French Grunt Fish 16 French grunts can be recognized by the yellow stripes on their body. They can be found on shallow parts of coral reefs. They appear in a large school. Did you know they make grunting sounds by grinding their teeth? Papiamento - Robeki 17 Glass Eye Snapper Glass eye snappers can be recognized by their red to silvery color. They have characteristic silver bars on their back. You can find them near coral reefs. They feed on octopus, shrimp, crabs and other small fish. Did you know they can change colors when sleeping? Papiamento -Kandelchi Stinkie 18 Graysby You can recognize a graysby by the orange spots on its body. They can be found around sea grass beds and coral reefs. They are known to hide during the day. They feed on fish and shrimp at night. Did you know they can change up to five contrasting colors? Papiamento - Purunchi 19 Great Barracuda Barracudas have a characteristic long silvery cylindrical body with dark blotches scattered on its lower side. They can be found near the surface among mangroves and the open sea. They feed on other fish and shrimps. Did you know barracudas are known as the tigers of the sea? Papiamento - Piku Green Moray Eel 20 Green moray eels can be identified by their long green snake like body. They live in clear water reefs. They are known to hide during the day with their heads extended from openings. They feed on fish, squid and shrimp. Did you know they don’t hunt for food, but wait for food to come? Papiamento - Congla Hawksbill Turtle 21 Turtles are popular in Aruba. They can be found near deeper parts of reefs. Hawksbill turtle feed on plants, sea urchins, fish, jelly fish and algae. Males rarely return to land after crawling into the sea as hatchlings. Papiamento- Tortuga Honeycomb Cowfish 22 You can recognize them by their triangular body covered with honey comb patterns. They live near coral reefs. They feed on sponges and shrimps. When threatened they can inflate their body twice the normal size. Papiamento -Chupa Chupa 23 Horse Eye Jack Horse eye jacks have a characteristic silvery body with a yellow tail. You can find them near shores of beaches and mud bottoms. They are known to feed on small fishes and shrimps. Did you know they are not afraid to approach you while snorkeling? Papiamento - Korkoba Blanco Lion Fish 24 Lion fish are well known for their venomous spines and unique tentacles. They can be found around the edges of reefs, near corals and in lagoons. They feed mostly on small fish. They eat members of the same species when food is scarce. Papiamento - Lion Fish 25 Long Spine Squirrel Fish You can spot a long spine squirrel fish by their large eyes and silver to red body with gold stripes. They hide near dark places. They feed on crabs, shrimps and brittle sea stars. They make grunting sounds when protecting their territory. Papiamento - Kandelchi Octopus 26 Octopuses are popular animals and can be recognized by their tentacles. An octopus can have different colors and textures. They live around reefs and hide between corals. They feed on fish, crabs and clams. Did you know they are known to turn white when they’re disturbed? Papiamento - Sekat 27 Palometa The palometa is best recognized by its elongated fins and four vertical bars around the side of its body. They can be seen around sandy shores and in schools near coral reefs. They feed on worms and small fishes. Did you know they are ready to strike with small artificial lures? Papiamento - Pampano Princess Parrot Fish 28 They make slimy bubbles for protection against predators. Papiamento - Gutu Rabi Gai 29 Queen Angel Fish The queen angel fish can be identified by its flat blue to green color with yellow rims on their scales. They can be found near coral reefs. They feed on sponges and parasites that are on bodies from other fishes. Did you know they spend a lifetime with only one mate? Papiamento - Rey Di Chamba Queen Conch 30 The queen conch is the largest of the conches. The outer surface of the shell is orange. The animal living in it has a gray color with two eyestalks. When disturbed it retreats into the shell closing the opening. Did you know the queen conch is a large edible sea snail? Papiamento - Karko 31 Queen Trigger Fish The queen trigger fish can be recognized by its oval shape and large fins.